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Banana Split Pudding With Praline Sauce first makes an appearance in the third episode of When Fact Met Fiction.

Jon is being led away into Celeste’s office for a “talk” with Poppy Stanhope. But on the way Poppy spies the photo display for her recipe, “Banana Split Pudding With Praline Sauce. She stops to address Mel as he prepares to take the photo. She questions why he has a bikini instead of a coconut bra.

The story Jon Frank writes on the show and the story that ends up being published have definite differences, but the Banana Split Pudding and the coconut bra play an important part in one of the most entertaining stories found in Southern Sunset Magazine. You can read, Tarzan And The W.A.S.P. before you dive into making some of the best Banana pudding you’ve ever tasted. Or you can watch the episode that inspired it HERE.

This Banana Split Pudding recipe is enough to feed a small crowd.

Perfect for family gatherings and potlucks.

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Banana Split Pudding With Praline Sauce

Prep Time

15mins

Banana pudding is a southern staple in the dessert category. Now we have raised the bar by having banana folded in throughout the pudding, adding a delectable praline sauce and strawbeey garnishes.

Course:
Dessert

Cuisine:
American

Servings: 10

Ingredients

4 1/2cupsMilk

2cupssugardivided

6eggsseparated

1/2cupcornstarch

6LargeBananas

1tspvanilla

2tbspbutter

1boxNilla Wafers

6Strawberries

1cupBrown SugarFirmly Packed

1/2cupHalf and half

1/2cupbutter

1/2tspvanilla extract

1/2tsprum extract

Instructions

Pudding

Preheat Oven to 400 degrees F

In a large saucepan whisk 4 cups milk and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Place pan on medium heat and bring liquid to a simmer.

Whisk the egg yolks together .

Temper the egg yolks by adding a small amount of the hot milk then whisk the egg mixture into the rest of the hot milk mixture.

Make a slurry by dissolving the cornstarch in the remaining milk.

Whisk the slurry into the hot milk mixture. bring it to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook the mixture stirring constantly, until the pudding is thickened. This will take 4 - 7 minutes. Remove from heat.

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Jon smiles at the mention of his first name and adds, “Let me think. I see a young bearded Amish man, Jacob. He looks over his hard earned crops to lock eyes with Miriam…”

This was how Episode 2 of When Fact Met Fictionended. Click the link to watch it if you haven’t had the chance yet. Then head on back because you won’t want to miss this amazing recipe. But before you get to baking consider the following piece of trivia about the story written to accompany the recipe for Double Dutch Chocolate Brownies.

A friend recently informed me that Amish romances are called ‘Bonnet Rippers’. For some reason that term cracks me up. Today, you can lose ourselves for a few minutes in our own ‘Bonnet Ripper’ Amish love story, about the afore mentioned Jacob and Miriam. And this one has some hints of the Christmas holiday. Read Schokolade now.

As always, we will follow up our story with the recipe for Double Dutch Chocolate Brownies, so be sure to come back to this recipe, because you’ll be wanting to get baking.

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Double Dutch Chocolate Brownies

The richness of Dutch processed cocoa and the decedance of whipped ganache make this delicious brownie 'melt in your mouth' good.

Course:
Dessert

Cuisine:
American

Servings: 12

Ingredients

1 1/3cupsall purpose flour

2cupssugar

3/4cupDutch Processed Cocoa

1/2tspsalt

4eggsslightly beaten

1cupbuttermelted

2tspvanilla extract

6ozdark chocolate, chopped or semi sweet chocolate chips

3/4cup plus 2 tbspheavy cream

Instructions

Brownies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a parchment papaer lined large cookie sheet and set aside. Place a large mixing bowl in the freezer to chill.

Combine all of the dry ingerdients in a large mixing bowl and mix well.

Stir in the butter, eggs and vanilla and spead evenly into parchement paper lined cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees for 18 minutes or until brownies spring back when lightly touched. Remove from oven and let cool completely.

Ganache

Once the brownies have cooled heat 3/4 cup heavy cream in a medium sauce pan until just starting to boil. Remove from heat and stir in the dark chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Set aside and cool. Once the ganache has cooled remove 1/4 cup to use for glaze later.

Place the rest of the ganache in the chilled mixing bowl and beat on high until the mixture thickens and becomes lighter in color.

Using a large knife cut the brownies evenly down the middle of the pan. Remove the brownies from the pan and cut the parchment paper where the brownies had been cut. Use one side for the blottom layer and one for the top.

Spread the whipped ganache on the bottom layer of brownie. Cover with the top layer of brownie. Trim any uneven edges and cut the brownies into squares.

Add the 2 extra tbsp of heavy cream the the reserved ganache and stir to make a glaze. Drizzle a small amount of glaze over each brownie. Serve and enjoy.

Watch through to the end of Episode 2 to see where Jon starts sharing his ideas for the story that will go along with Double Dutch Chocolate Brownies.

Let us know how you liked the recipe. We love hearing from you. And if you haven’t already subscribed to our website or YouTube Channel do that now. Until next time.

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Who doesn’t love the taste of cookies and cream?

Oreos first debuted with their cookies and cream goodness in 1912. And since then they have remained a favorite treat for young and old alike. They have also become a kitchen staple for many delicious desserts. Today’s recipe features the chocolatey taste of this beloved cookie. But before we give you that recipe enjoy the story that brings to life one woman’s enduring love and the part that a cookies and cream pie played in keeping that love alive. Read the short story “6 pm” by Jon Frank.

Here is our version of a chilled cookies and cream pie.

We tweaked it, tasted it and it was a hit. Give it a try and then tell us how you liked it or send us a picture. Can’t wait to hear from you.

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Chilled Cookies and Cream Pie

A chocolatey, from scratch, pie crust cradles a light and creamy cheesecake inspired filling that is loaded with crushed oreos then topped with homemade whipped cream garnished with more oreos. It doesn't get better than this.

If you know any wonderful caregivers who are working with the aging, perhaps you could make them a Chilled Cookies and Cream Pie to show your appreciation.

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Kale, the New and Old Superfood

The benefits of eating kale is all over the internet.

Kale is a brassica, which means it’s of the cabbage family. It is loaded with awesome buzzword goodness. It is packed full of fiber, iron, vitamins A, C and of course, K. It has calcium for your bones , antioxidants and best of all is low in fat.

With all of that power packed goodness no wonder a Samurai, like our hero in the following story, Kowareta and Nanawould favor it. Take a moment to read it.

With a few simple ingredients you could be on your way to enjoying a light nutritious side dish like the recipe mentioned in the story above.

Here is our version of an Asian kale salad and add a mouthful of healthy flavor to your next meal.

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Asian Kale Salad with Craisins

Prep Time

15mins

Total Time

15mins

Cuisine:
Asian, Salads

Servings: 4people

Author: Robin Liner

Ingredients

1large bunchkale

3clovesgarlic

1tspsalt

1/2cupalmondsraw, slivered

1TBSolive oilextra virgin

1/4cupParmesan cheesefresh grated

1/4cupsesame ginger dressing

1cupcranberriesdried

Instructions

Remove the stems from the kale leaves. Cut the kale into small pieces and set aside.

In a large bowl add pressed or chopped garlic, salt and parmesan cheese and mix together.

In a small skillet, on medium heat, combine the olive oil and almonds and sauté until lightly browned.

Add the almonds and the dressing to the garlic mixture and mix well.

Place the kale in with the garlic mixture and toss until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Place on plates and garnish with a few dried cranberries if desired. ENJOY!

Recipe Notes

Asian Kale Salad With Craisins is mentioned in Episode 1 of When Fact Met Fiction. Here is the clip from that episode:

Hey, what are your favorite ways to prepare kale. SHARE IN THE COMMENTS.

Print out the recipe and as you make and serve some Asian Kale Salad w/ Craisins do it with the same heart of love that Nana shows for Kowareta.